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Basic Specs
| Base Price | TBA |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 3505 |
| City (MPG) | 22 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 30 |
| Horsepower | 211@4300-6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 258@1500-4200 |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 |
| Length (in.) | 185.2 |
| Width (in.) | 80.3 |
| Height (in.) | 56.2 |
The Audi A4 is a small sedan tasked with being all things to all people. For those seeking luxury, it has a plush interior and a comfortable ride; for technology-focused customers, it offers the latest connectivity and safety technology; and for enthusiasts, it boasts well-tuned steering and tight handling, though the truly performance-minded will want to check out the more powerful S4 model.
Measuring 185 inches in length, the current A4 is 4.5 inches longer than the outgoing model and also larger than many of its rivals. This means it has a relatively spacious interior for the class, especially in the rear seat area. Audi’s designers also clipped the overhangs to give the car sportier appearance, while the engineers moved the engine more towards the center of the car in order to back up the appearance with an improved weight distribution and better driving dynamics.
Stylistically, the car retains a clear visual resemblance to the larger A6 and A8 sedans with similar cues like Audi’s large corporate grille, a gently sloping roofline and LED running lights. Its headlights also recall those of the A5 coupe, which shares a platform and many other components with the A4. The interior upholds Audi’s reputation for exceptional cabin design with a simple, uncluttered yet stylish dashboard and good materials throughout.
Powertrain Options
Though prior A4s offered multiple engine choices, the latest model is powered solely by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. This motor 211 produces horsepower from 4,300 to 6,000 rpm, and 258 lb-ft of torque from 1,500 to 4,200 rpm.
Interestingly, despite having just one engine, there are three transmissions to choose from. The first is a six-speed manual transmission, good for a zero-to-60 jaunt of just 6.4 seconds, while returning 22 city, and 30 highway miles per gallon. This of course is mated to the sporty quattro all-wheel drive system.
Opting for the convenience of a Tiptronic eight-speed transmission will lower fuel economy to 21 city, 29 highway, and add two-tenths to the zero-to-60 time. This model also features quattro all-wheel drive.
The final transmission option is the Multitronic CVT, which returns the best highway fuel economy of 31 mpg (the city rating of 21 mpg) and the slowest acceleration time of the three at just 7.1 seconds. This is the only transmission to use FrontTrak front-wheel drive.
Those looking for more grunt than the A4’s turbo four can offer should consider the Audi S4, which boasts a supercharged V6 with 333 horsepower.
Trim Level Breakdown
The A4 is offered with three trim levels: 2.0T Premium, 2.0T Premium Plus and 2.0T Prestige.
The entry-level 2.0T Premium model comes standard with leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, automatic single-zone climate control, 17-inch alloy wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise control buttons and a ten-speaker audio system.
To those features, the 2.0T Premium Plus adds heated steats, Bluetooth smartphone connectivity, iPod/iPhone integration, 18-inch alloy wheels and three-zone automatic climate control.
The range-topping 2.0T Prestige adds a navigation system, a Bang & Olufsen premium sound system, rear parking sensors, an advanced key system and adaptive xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights.
Occupant Safety
All A4 models are fitted with dual front, side thorax and side curtain airbags along with stability and traction control systems and electronic brake-force distribution with brake assist.
Key Competitors
The Audi A4 is targeted at the perennial gold standard of sports sedans, the BMW 3-Series, as well as the improved Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the slightly larger Cadillac CTS and the luxurious Lexus IS 250.
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- General
- Body Style: Sedan
- Size: Compact
- Market Segment: Near-Luxury
- Weight: 3505 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 185.2 in.
- Width: 80.3 in.
- Height: 56.2 in.
- Wheelbase: 110.6 in.
- Ground Clearance: 4.2 in.
- Front Track: 61.6 in.
- Rear Track: 61.1 in.
- Weight Distribution: TBD
- Drag Coefficient: 0.28
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 5
- Passenger Volume: 91.0 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume: 12.4 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 41.3 in.
- Head Room: 40.0 in.
- Shoulder Room: 55.5 in.
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 35.2 in.
- Head Room: 37.5 in.
- Shoulder Room: 54.3 in.
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 2.0L I4
- Power: 211 hp @ 4300-6000 rpm
- Torque: 258 lb-ft @ 1500-4200 rpm
- Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
- Highway Fuel Economy: 30 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 22 mpg
- Forced Induction: Turbocharger
- Direct Injection: Yes
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- Chassis
- Layout: All Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Multi-Link
- Rear Suspension: Strut-Type
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- Wheels
- Front: 17" Aluminum
- Front Tires: 245/45
- Rear: 17" Aluminum
- Rear Tires: 245/45
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: TBD
- Payload: N/A
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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